Co-op Touyama: A Spacious 1R Apartment with Free Internet in Urasoe, Okinawa
This listing presents a rental apartment in the Co-op Touyama building, located in the Touyama 2-chome area of Urasoe City, Okinawa. The property is a spacious 1R (one-room) layout with an approximate private area of 34 square meters, offering ample living space for a single occupant. The apartment is situated on the 3rd floor of a 3-storey reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 1976. A significant feature is the inclusion of free internet service, a valuable amenity for modern living.
The property's equipment and facilities include propane gas and is internet-ready with free internet provided. Important special notes and remarks from the agent have been translated: The pre-installed air conditioning unit is not included as part of the property's equipment. The brokerage commission is equivalent to one month's rent plus tax. A rent guarantee is required: 50% of the total rent (minimum guarantee fee 30,000 yen) is due upon move-in, followed by a monthly fee of 1.5% of the monthly rent for the duration of the tenancy. If the tenant does not pass the screening for this guarantee, an alternative specified rent guarantee contract can be used. A re-contracting administrative fee is charged at 50% of the new rent (minimum 20,000 yen + tax). Move-out costs include house cleaning at 36,300 yen (tax included) and air conditioner cleaning at 12,100 yen (tax included). If the contract is terminated in less than two years, a short-term cancellation penalty of one month's rent will be charged.
Additional monthly costs include a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. The initial move-in costs are outlined as approximately 171,150 yen, covering various fees including the first month's rent, guarantee, and optional services like a living support package, water purifier rental, and specific safety installations. One parking space is available free of charge for a light vehicle. The location offers public transport access, with the Kano (Ginowan City) bus stop a 3-minute walk away and Urasoe Maeda Station approximately 27 minutes away. The property is available for immediate occupancy and does not require a guarantor.
The Touyama area in Urasoe is a residential district with convenient access to Route 330, a major artery connecting to Naha and Ginowan. An interesting local fact is that Urasoe City was once the seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom's government before it moved to Shuri. The area is within reasonable distance of several key Okinawan attractions, most notably the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shuri Castle, the former royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which is a major historical and cultural landmark.
